Farm to Feed: All About Basil
2022-06-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Lee Health Coconut Point
This class will review the different kinds of basil to grow here in SWFL. We will make several different types of pesto to taste.

Redefining Stress
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Exercise Specialist Marc Bifano to talk about how the current approach to health and wellness is not working. Then, discuss a new approach, Allostatic Load, that is remodeling how we understand and deal with stress.

Cooking with Kat Series
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Kat in the kitchen to learn some new summer salad recipes you will want to dig your fork into immediately.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week
2022-09-07, 2022-09-13, 2022-09-22, 2022-09-27 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls.

Sun, Skin Care & the Importance of Skin Exams
2022-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Lee Health experts will review how to protect your skin, the ABCDEs of melanoma, types of skin cancer and skin cancer treatments, and what to do if your skin is already damaged.

3-Week Plant Based Cooking Series
2022-11-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Learn how to integrate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Call 239-468-0050 for more information.

The Importance of Balance
2022-11-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-11-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-11-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health and learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance.

Your Mental Health ﻿After Hurricane Ian
2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Hurricane Ian had a devastating impact on our area. Join Dr. Paul Simeone as we take a look at the impact Hurricane Ian has had on our lives and steps for moving forward while taking care of our mental health.

Farm to Feed: Root Crops
2022-12-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join this class to learn all about growing your own root veggies in Southwest Florida!

Skin Cancer Screening
2022-12-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Lee Health Coconut Point
An advanced dermatology provider will be perform skin checks and address your skin concerns with an appointment. RSVP at 239-468-0050.

Heart Health Fair & Education Event
2023-02-17 10:00 - 14:00
Programs all day including Strategies for Success with Heart Failure; Outdoor Strength, Balance & Stretch; Women & Heart Disease; Outdoor Meditation; and Heart Health Cooking Demos. Reservations are required, RSVP to 239.468.0050.

Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness
2023-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness, lightheadedness, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required, RSVP to 239.468.0050.

Mobile Food Pantry
2023-03-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Literacy Council Gulf Coast, 26820 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135
Community Cooperative Announces March Mobile Food Pantry Schedule and Locations
FORT MYERS, FL. (February 28, 2023) – Community Cooperative announces its Mobile Food Pantries schedule for March.
The Mobile Food Pantry program is one of Community Cooperative’s most innovative ways to bring food and assistance to neighborhoods with high food insecurity and that lack resources.
ID is required for all attendees and bringing bags is encouraged with a limit of one mobile food pantry visit per month per household address.
The Community Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency groceries at the main campus, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers for those who cannot access a mobile site.
If you are interested in financially supporting, volunteering for, or have any questions about our Growing Healthy Kids & Families program, please visit us at www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP (7687).

Harmful Algae Bloom Study
2023-03-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Cape Coral Public Works Department, 815 Nicholas Parkway, Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Meeting with people who would like to participate on:
Monday March 27, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
and
Tuesday March 28, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Cape Coral Public Works Department
815 Nicholas Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon, PhD, RN
The research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.
To participate you must be:

18 years of age or older.
Able to read and understand English.

If selected, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.
At each session, you will be asked to:

Complete a short survey
Provide a nasal swab, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.

Each session will take 15-30 minutes.
There is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.
You may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
Please contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more!

Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness
2023-03-29 15:00 - 16:00

Forum: How Changes in Healthcare will Impact You
2023-03-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Public Forum
How will the Changes in Healthcare
Impact You Over the Next Few Years?

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Estero High School
21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928

Engage Estero’s FirstHealthcare Public Forum Meeting

Key Concerns

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How will the imminent shortage of GP’s, Specialists and nurses impact the way healthcare is administered in the next few years?

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How will other services, such as DispatchHealth a home visitation service, impact patients care?

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How will the acquisition of GP Practices by large Hospital Groups impact you?

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Is the use of Telemedicine a viable option and how will the quality of healthcare be affected?

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How will remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices (that analyze patient’s acute or chronic conditions from outside the hospital, impact future care for those in our area?

Other important topics such as rising hospital and drug prices, improvements needed in preventive medicine, access to hospital ancillary services (ambulance services, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services, audiology services), communication between primary/specialties, medical record integration and the implementation of artificial intelligence systems (AI), will also impact healthcare needs in the future. However, these items we plan to review in a second Healthcare Public Forum in the Fall.
The Engage Estero team encourages residents to take part in this important initiative and please reach out to your neighbors and friends if you think they too would be interested in attending.

Following the very successful Public Forum Meeting that reviewed the Environment and Water Quality in January, the Engage Estero team is now focusing on the changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena and the impact they will have on the public.
This will be your opportunity to learn more about how these changes will affect access, timing, quality and cost to you.
In addition, it will be your opportunity to ask your own questions to the invited panel of experts.
The venue has been selected so that there will be ample room for those living in greater Estero and beyond to attend.
Because there are many topics that need to be addressed, it has been decided to conduct two such meetings. The first will be on March 30th and Engage Estero will schedule the second meeting in the Fall.

Panel Participants

Kris Fay
Lee Health, Chief Officer of Community Based Care
Kris oversees the Lee Health Center for Care Transformation, a center which focuses on the advancement of value-based care initiatives including care redesign and contract performance. She also oversees the employed medical group of more than 900 physicians and advanced providers, as well as the outpatient services and locations for the health system. She is responsible for the overall growth, strategy and operations of the employed physician group and for achieving financial, quality, engagement and patient experience targets.

Jon Witenko
Lee Health, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine
Has helped to implement Caregility’s iConsult mobile application into a scalable system that could traverse all patient needs in the home and the hospital, be rapidly deployed, and be infinitely scalable for the future.

Gina Teegarden, RN, BSN, BHA, MBA, CENP
Chief Nursing Executive for the NCH Healthcare System
She has a 32-year background in nursing and 26 years in nursing leadership. She joined the NCH Healthcare System in 1993.
During her tenure at NCH she has worked to transform the nursing culture to a culture of safety and well-being through the implementation of evidence-based strategies targeted to enhance favorable patient and employee outcomes.
Gina is a member of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders, the Florida Organization of Nursing Leaders, and serves as President of the Southwest Organization of Nurse Executives (SWONE) Chapter.

Dr. Joseph Repay, M.D
Primary Care physician
Dr Joseph Repay, M.D: Joseph did his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer University. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He works as a Primary Care physician with WellSpan Medical Services, Physicians Regional Healthcare Services.
He is Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and licensed Physical Therapist with several years’ experience in Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, and Outpatient Orthopedic rehabilitation.

Dizziness Series
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This two session series will demystify and defeat dizziness in your life.

Bone Health Bootcamp
2023-09-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This day of programs will discuss risks for osteoporosis, exercises and movements, nutrition tips, and medications for optimal bone health.

Lunch & Learn: DBS for Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Dr. George Mandybur, neurosurgeon for a Q&A with a patient about DBS Therapy for Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor. Lunch Provided.

Mastering Your Medications: A Comprehensive Guide to Knowing Your Prescriptions
2023-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
A Lee Health pharmacist will delve into the essential knowledge every patient should have about their medications. Feel empowered to make informed decisions about your prescriptions.

Safely Slimming Down: Unveiling the Truth about Weight Loss Medications
2023-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Learn the potential risks and benefits associated with weight loss medications, so you can make informed decisions.
Venue: Lee Health Coconut Point
